The Grammy nominated (2008 Contemporary World Music Category) Brothers of the Baladi: 1) Middle Eastern / World Music: "infectiously danceable " Middle Eastern, Reggae and Rootsy Rock, Vocals in 7 languages (Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Armenian, French, Spanish and English) and traditional instruments (Oud, Saz, Mizmar, Midjwiz, Arabic Tabla/Doumbek, Def, Riq & Davul) fueled by Guitar, Keyboards & Drums. 2) Middle Eastern Concerts - Traditional Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Armenian & North African instruments, songs and music in the native languages. 3) Middle Eastern World Music Workshops - from Beginner to Advanced levels. " A sound that knows no borders " LA TIMESWhether they are performing traditional Middle Eastern or their International Rock, the quintet has been moving crowds, delighting audiences, bridging cultural gaps and blazing trails in World Music for over thirty years. Their passionate and original music leaves audiences stirred and inspired.The Brothers of the Baladi have headlined countless colleges, festivals, concert halls, and clubs. They have shared the stage with Maria Muldaur, It’s a Beautiful Day, The Mamas and the Papas, 3 Mustaphas3, Leon Redbone, Paul Horn, The Lovemongers (Heart), Poi Dog Pondering, and Zachary Richard, to name a few. Their credits include the 2000 Desert Rose Grammy Award, featured music on USA Network’s Core Culture, ABC's Lost, Showtimes's Sexual Healing, The Holy Family of Egypt (a documentary premiered in Cairo 2006), soundtracks for the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Midsummer Night’s Dream and Comedy of Errors, and soundtracks for over fifty Middle Eastern dance videos. Their 11 CDs are distributed by Allegro Distribution www.allegromedia.com and are offered in all retail stores and digitally through ITunes, Amazon and all digital sites. Endorsed by MAQAM www.maqam.com. Please browse our website at www.baladi.com For all bookings contact: Dynamic Artists Management, LLC 2163 Meeker Avenue 219 Richmond, CA 94804 510/558-4000
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